“Putting on this event is a labour of love — Fringe is an all volunteer event,” Tupou writes.

For 2015, the program features 18 productions across six different venues: Ong King Arts Centre, Polearity Studio, NextDoor, The Dragon Upstairs, The ARTS at Marks Garage, and in Kakaako, Aloha Dancesport Centre on Ward Avenue and Kakaako Agora on Cooke Street.

“With the growth of the art scene in Honolulu our expansion of Fringe this year reflects that new development… Chinatown and Kaka’ako are still within reach of each other which allows easy accessibility to move between the venue’s locations,” says Tupou. “This proximity also encourages audiences to venture out and see other acts they may not neccessarily see at these venues.”

“With this expansion there are more responsibilities… we do have the volunteer team to create this platform, but we can only do so much on a limited budget,” Tupou adds.

“These artists presents shows that are suitable for all ages, and we have dedicated Sunday, February 15 as our Family Fringe Day,” Tupou notes.

Tickets are $10 per performance or $100 for an unlimited “Fringe Pass” (plus an online ticketing fee). For more information, visit the Oahu Fringe Festival website, or follow the festival on Facebook or on Twitter.